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Sustainable agriculture through novel pesticides using an integrated approach.

A Horizon Europe project with 10 project partners. Its focus is on IPM focusing on potato & sugarbeet in Europe.
The #SAGROPIA consortium is cementing its role as a leader in European biocontrol innovation.

Some Highlights from Autumn: 🥇 @AmoebaNature's Axpera (piloted in SAGROPIA) won 'Best Product of the Year' at #ABIM2025!

Read about our activities here 👇 sagropia.eu/sagropia-con...
SAGROPIA Consortium Showcases European Leadership in Biocontrol Innovation at Autumn 2025 Events • SAGROPIA
In October 2025, SAGROPIA partners made a strong international impact through standout contributions at ABIM 2025 in Basel, the Forschungsfest Niederösterreich in Vienna, and the European Wireworm Res...
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November 7, 2025 at 11:00 AM
#SAGROPIA partners led the way in #biocontrol innovation at #ABIM 2025, #ForschungsfestNÖ & #EWRN Workshop. #HorizonEU

Discover more about our sustainable crop protection & European collaboration this last month:
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SAGROPIA Consortium Showcases European Leadership in Biocontrol Innovation at Autumn 2025 Events • SAGROPIA
In October 2025, SAGROPIA partners made a strong international impact through standout contributions at ABIM 2025 in Basel, the Forschungsfest Niederösterreich in Vienna, and the European Wireworm Res...
sagropia.eu
October 31, 2025 at 11:22 AM
🌱 Excited to celebrate Amoeba's #Axpera—winner of the 2025 #BernardBlum #GoldAward at #ABIM2025!
Proud that SAGROPIA is implementing this innovative biocontrol solution in the field, advancing sustainable agriculture across Europe. #SAGROPIA #biocontrol #sustainableagriculture
October 22, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Greetings from team #SAGROPIA at the final day of #ABIM in Basel! You can see Jose Carvalho from #CertisBiological later this morning (below, right), presenting at Session 6: Actions to Accelerate Biocontrol.
October 22, 2025 at 7:46 AM
This #WorldFoodDay, we highlight our commitment to transforming European agriculture.

🌍 Our goal: a 50% reduction in chemical pesticide use!

🥔 We're developing 13 innovative, bio-based solutions to protect vital crops like potatoes and sugar beets.
October 16, 2025 at 1:05 PM
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Great day at AIT-LKR filming HPDC trials for #RecAL—cutting-edge work on recycled aluminium + REM alloys in the die! 📸🏭

Thanks to the AIT-LKR team for the tour, tech insights, and on-camera time—real collaboration in action. ⚙️🤝

#HorizonEurope #Aluminium #HPDC
October 3, 2025 at 8:06 AM
🌱 Field trials for SAGROPIA on potatoes with @w-u-r.bsky.social! 🥔
(Left) Best Practice plot stayed green while nearby plots showed early blight. (Right) Our tech checks for blight.
Photos: 12 days ago.
#SAGROPIA #FieldTrials #Potato #AgTech #EarlyBlight #Wageningen
October 1, 2025 at 1:36 PM
🌿 How do we scale biopesticides from lab to farm?

In this video, Günther Brader shares how SAGROPIA is turning nature-based crop protection into field-ready solutions for European farmers.

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#SAGROPIA #SustainableFarming #Biocontrol #AgInnovation
Revolutionizing Agriculture: Günther Brader on the SAGROPIA Project at AIT Technology Talks
YouTube video by SAGROPIA
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September 24, 2025 at 12:20 PM
🌱 Europe’s agriculture is at a turning point... and the #SAGROPIA project is pioneering bio-based solutions to protect potatoes & sugar beet — reducing non-bio-based plant protection by 50% while preserving biodiversity.

🔗 Read more: sagropia.eu/revolutioniz...
#SustainableFarming #HorizonEU
Revolutionizing European Agriculture with Bio-Based Plant Protection • SAGROPIA
European agriculture faces a critical crossroads. Traditional chemical plant protection products (aka, pesticides), while effective, pose significant environmental risks and regulatory challenges. The...
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September 16, 2025 at 2:28 PM
We’ve hit a key milestone! #SAGROPIA has scaled up lab-scale biopesticides to industrial production while maintaining performance & cutting costs. 🌿

Field trials are now underway in 5 countries to test the results in potatoes & sugar beet. Read more 👇
sagropia.eu/from-lab-to-...
September 12, 2025 at 1:36 PM
#TBT to the webinar "The Way Forward for Plant Protection," where #SAGROPIA joined other EU projects to explore sustainable crop protection solutions! 🌿🤝

Collaboration + innovation = greener farming future. Stay tuned for updates!
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WEBINAR RE-VISITED: The Way Forward for Plant Protection - Biovexo
This blog provides you with an overview of the webinar on IPM Strategies and offers the full webinar recording. Gain valuable insights from leading experts in sustainable agriculture.
biovexo.eu
September 4, 2025 at 7:35 AM
👋 Greetings from #PotatoEurope2025! Our colleagues from @w-u-r.bsky.social are representing #SAGROPIA at Europe's foremost conference for potato cultivation & research – in Lelystad today and tomorrow 🥔
September 3, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Milestone! 🎉 #SAGROPIA has submitted its P1 Report (M1–M18) 🚀
✅ 4 new biocontrols scaled up
✅ Greenhouse & field trials advanced
✅ Promising nematicide (PL11)
✅ IPM strategies in 5 EU regions

On track to cut chemical pesticides by 50% 🌱
#HorizonEurope #Sustainability #Biocontrol
September 2, 2025 at 11:26 AM
How can we grow enough food without harming the planet? 🌍 #SAGROPIA’s nature-based biopesticides help protect crops sustainably! 💚

Watch our animated explainer to learn how we’re reducing synthetic pesticides and supporting farmers across Europe.

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SAGROPIA | Sustainable agriculture through novel pesticides using an integrated approach
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August 27, 2025 at 8:02 AM
🌿From lab to field: #Sagropia scales up nature-based crop protection for healthier, sustainable farming 🚜 Learn how we're reducing chemical use and boosting crop resilience. Read more: sagropia.eu/from-lab-to-... #AgTech #Sustainability
August 20, 2025 at 9:01 AM
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👏Fellow #HorizonEU project @sagropia.bsky.social is at the forefront of innovating pest management!

👀Find out more about their integrated approach below:

#Pests #PlantHealth
Discover how SAGROPIA is revolutionizing crop protection with innovative #IntegratedPestManagement strategies! 🌱 From reducing pesticide use by 50% to developing bio-based solutions, watch Lucius Tamm explain the future of sustainable agriculture. #IPM #SustainableFarming
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What is IPM? Talking SAGROPIA with Lucius Tamm (Agroscope)
YouTube video by SAGROPIA
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August 14, 2025 at 7:15 AM
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🚀♻️ Breaking: We're turning aluminium waste into steel! The RecAL Project with SWERIM & STENA Aluminium ran 71 large-scale tests to upcycle hazardous salt slag — powering a greener, circular economy 🌍⚙️
Read more 👉 recal-project.eu/press-releas...
Press Release: Innovative Upcycling of Aluminium Waste in Steel Production Shows Promising Results • RecAL Project
In a significant advancement for the steel industry, Swerim, in partnership with Stena Aluminium, has demonstrated a breakthrough by successfully utilizing upcycled salt slag—a hazardous waste byprodu...
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August 13, 2025 at 7:23 AM
Discover how SAGROPIA is revolutionizing crop protection with innovative #IntegratedPestManagement strategies! 🌱 From reducing pesticide use by 50% to developing bio-based solutions, watch Lucius Tamm explain the future of sustainable agriculture. #IPM #SustainableFarming
youtu.be/7wTEZF62NkI?...
What is IPM? Talking SAGROPIA with Lucius Tamm (Agroscope)
YouTube video by SAGROPIA
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August 7, 2025 at 8:12 AM
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inspired by hiking thru wildflowers 🌷🌾🌻🌼✨

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August 5, 2025 at 4:19 PM
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🌾New to the project or need a quick refresher?

As Europe’s #rural territories experience rapid and profound transformations, the #RURALITIC journey officially began on 11–12 February in Dijon.

What is the agenda for reimagining rurality?👉 www.ruralitic.eu/new/ruraliti...

#HorizonEU
August 5, 2025 at 7:30 AM
👇 A constant question for our projects...
August 6, 2025 at 7:42 AM
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On 15 October, our #HorizonEurope CAELESTIS project is organising its final event in #Madrid. Don't miss this opportunity to find out about the latest advancements achieved in #aviation through virtual prototyping, lightweight materials, and high-performance computing: rtds-group.com/news/caelest...
August 5, 2025 at 9:47 AM
How do #PlantProtectionProducts leave the lab and reach real farms? 🌱🚜 It’s more than a quick test! After the lab, real field trials check if solutions handle tough crops, weather, and soils—so what works in the lab actually helps farmers. Details here: sagropia.eu/from-lab-to-...
From Lab to Field: Scaling Up Nature-Based Crop Protection with SAGROPIA • SAGROPIA
Discover how the SAGROPIA project is successfully scaling up eco-friendly biopesticides from lab research to industrial production, enabling sustainable pest control solutions for European agriculture...
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August 6, 2025 at 7:37 AM
👀 Keep an eye on #SAGROPIA’s extensive field trials rolling out in 🥔 potato and 🥤 sugar beet crops across 5 countries. Watch how these Integrated Pest Management (IPM) strategies stack up against conventional methods in real-world conditions. 🌱 sagropia.eu/sagropia-fie...
Press Release: SAGROPIA Project Launches Major Field Trials Across Europe to Advance Sustainable Crop Protection • SAGROPIA
SAGROPIA launches major field trials across Europe, aiming to advance sustainable crop protection. The project will test innovative solutions to reduce pesticide use and promote environmentally friend...
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August 1, 2025 at 1:57 PM
🌱 Europe’s #Farm2Fork strategy aims to make food systems fairer, healthier, and greener. How do we reduce pesticide use without compromising crop yields or food safety?

At #SAGROPIA, we’re developing smart, low-risk, IPM-based solutions that work for farmers and the planet.
👉 sagropia.eu
July 28, 2025 at 9:26 AM